Books - 30s/40s/50s/Mid-Century

Follow Sunbonnet Sue as she goes about her chores in this creative interpretation of a quilt lover’s classic. Originally designed by Pat Smith as a Block of the Month program for Grandma’s Attic, all 12 blocks are included in one convenient package. Easy-to-follow instructions for both traditional and fusible web applique methods are included. Author: Pat Smith; Patti-Ann Publications; softcover.

Remember each day of the week with Sunbonnet Sue in Redwork. The booklet includes full-sized patterns of Sunbonnet Sue to embroider in redwork or your favorite colors. Instructions for turning the designs into a 57-1/2" x 63-1/2" quilt are included, as well as directions for making a Sunbonnet Sue rocking baby pillow.

All your favorite Overall Boys are featured in this cute quilt by Patti-Ann Publications. You’ll find Suspender Sam, Overall Bill, Fisherman Fred, Farmer Ted, Gardening Gus and more. The 12 applique blocks can be done with either traditional or fusible applique. Full-sized patterns and templates are included. Finished quilt measures 62" x 78". Author: Patti-Ann Publications; softcover.

Now in spiral bound book form, Grandpa’s Farm is a delightful look back to boyhood summers on the farm. Inspired by a visit to relatives in Kansas, this Calico Hills Farm quilt contains 14 individual 12" blocks, plus one large center panel featuring the barn. Finished is quilt is approximately 72" x 90". Book includes full size pull-out patterns for the middle panel.

First published in 1978, Eleanor Burns’ Log Cabin book is now in its 6th edition. There are new photographs and updated sewing techniques. Full color instructions for Log Cabin quilts of sizes from wall quilt to King size, including layouts for 30 different types of log cabins. This is a timeless classic. Author: Eleanor Burns; Quilt in a Day; 128 pages; softcover.

Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Bill are featured in this super-easy method of making Sue & Sam blocks. Using reproduction fabrics, you can make this delightful quilt for someone special. Author: Eleanor Burns; Quilt in a Day; 48 pages; softcover.

Here’s a new twist on a traditional block. Simplified instructions allow you to make granny blocks in several sizes. Instructions for two quilts, a table runner, a pillow and two adorable embroidery quilt labels are included. Author: Lori Holt; Fat Quarter Shop; 37 pages; softcover.

The Colonial Revival era of the 1920s and 30s linked quiltmakers’ busy hands with a longing for the past, especially for Colonial times. Members of the American Quilt Study Group accepted the challenge to study quilts of this era by making reproductions of those Colonial Revival quilts from the early 20th century. Included in the book are 28 study quilts, with patterns for 10. Fifteen of the 28 quilts are traveling across the country in a special exhibit. Author: American Quilt Study Group; Kansas City Star; 96 pages; softcover.